This is Josh Simons! He is a Songwriter from Australia and is one of the Co-Founders of Vampr. He has performed internationally, has written for Travis Scott, and then became a Tech Entrepreneur. It seems to me as though Josh was always willing to risk it for what he believed in. This sentiment was reinforced when he shared the story of how he convinced his parents to let him drop out of high school for a year to make a film production. This drive paired with his life experiences lead to the development of Vampr. Vampr is the number one social platform helping creatives find people to collaborate with, create new music, and monetize their work - it is truly an essential network that grows with you every step of your journey. Vampr has already built a network of more than 750,000 users in 190+ countries accounting for over 6M professional connections. If you are a music industry professional then go download the app right now.

Episode theme: What can be the result of a music social app that prides itself in being an artist-first company? What happens when music passion meets tech? What wondrous creations can come from that? Networking efficiency for one. If you struggle with networking and you want to connect with other like-minded creative professionals globally then this episode is for you! Watch HERE.

Thank you for joining us, Josh! A big thank you to Prevail Media Group for producing Go Produce. Thank you FACTOR Canada for funding part of this initiative.

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This is the team at Kyngdom Studios! We have Nukky who is a Hip Hop artist and Creative Director at Kyngdom Studios from Stratford who released his 7th EP last summer titled: Well Here We Are. After some personal growth he maintains the belief that his days didn’t change, he did. Make sure to stay on the lookout for his future growth in the scene. Nukky works closely with BC who is a Recording and Mixing Engineer at Kyngdom Studios & at Up All Night Sound. He managed to do some wild work right after finishing up the Music Industry Arts program here in London, ON. Ashton dabbles with Hip Hop as well but his love lies with house music. He is the Founder of Kyngdom Records & Studios and oversees and manages all business operations within the label while also helping the infusion of the arts and culture into the education of students in the Waterloo region.

Episode theme: How does a group of individuals with varying skills form a successful creative collaboration? Every team goes through growing pains as they work to establish themselves. Despite the difficulties, it is tremendously important to have a team that you can count on. Spend the time working on nurturing this relationship. If you want to form a creative community with a team then this episode is for you! Watch HERE!

Thank you for joining us, Kyngdom Studios! A big thank you to Prevail Media Group for producing Go Produce. Thank you FACTOR Canada for funding part of this initiative.

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This is Fallon Bowman! She is a musician born in Cape Town, South Africa of Dutch and Indonesian descent, but is a musician from London, Ontario best known for her involvement with Kittie - A Canadian heavy metal band formed in London, Ontario in 1996 when she was 14 years old taking her worldwide. A true anomaly of her time. She left Kittie in 2001 and did some work with Pigface and also as a solo artist under the name Amphibious Assault as well as her own name. I wanted to make sure that we got into the stories behind what made Kittie what it is. I wanted to know what experiences lead to her later experiences and how she had to transition between each of the periods.

Episode theme: What are some of the life lessons of a solo artist after an atypical explosive launch? Fallon says agrees that she has an atypical story considering the path she ended up following and even goes on to say that there hasn’t been someone else who did the same thing yet. If you feel like the odds are stacked against you but you know you’ve got what it takes then this episode is for you! Watch HERE.

Thank you for joining us, Fallon! A big thank you to Prevail Media Group for producing Go Produce. Thank you FACTOR Canada for funding part of this initiative.

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This is Savanah Sewell! She has sat on the board of Home County, Forest City Gallery, and London FUSE. She has held various roles at the Budweiser Gardens, has founded several festivals, has and does freelance production work for festivals like TIFF, Way Home, Digital Dreams, and more. She also managed Dundas Place in London, Ontario at the time of this interview. She loves community building, connecting people, and collaborating. She has a 3-year old son and her whole life revolves around music, art, and community. We are quite excited to see what she has next in-store. Maybe it is a little time off to simply be or maybe she’s already planning the next Gricklegrass event. Savannah shared the most spectacular story of a time when Zaki Ibrahim performed at a past Gricklegrass event.

Episode theme: How do you conquer the stresses of career development within the Music and Event Industry as a woman? In this episode, we chat about how the female experience is similar to those of minority groups and how to best navigate the rough waters when you’re caught in the storm. If you want to learn how to secure production positions at events like TIFF, Way Home, and Digital Dreams despite the challenges that women face in this industry then this episode is for you!

Thank you for joining us, Savanah! A big thank you to Prevail Media Group for producing Go Produce. Thank you FACTOR Canada for funding part of this initiative.

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This is Dondrea Erauw! She is a Music Supervisor with Instinct Entertainment. They are a Music Supervision, Licensing, and Creative Consultation company with offices in Toronto and LA. and they work with screen-based, filmed media producers & directors situated all around the world. She is a member of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences and of the Guild of Music Supervisors. Born near Hamilton, ON, and educated in London, ON through the Music Industry Arts program at Fanshawe College which she believes to be the BEST program in the industry. From there she began her transition in Music Supervision and likes to look for Canadian artists to promote on the various projects that she is working on.

Episode theme: How did the world of music supervision capture your heart? Have you ever even heard of Music Supervision? This is definitely not one of those commonly known jobs but how awesome would it be to place songs onto your favourite movies and shows? If you want to learn how to get your music placed in movies and television then this episode is for you!

Thank you for joining us, Dondrea! A big thank you to Prevail Media Group for producing Go Produce. Thank you FACTOR Canada for funding part of this initiative.

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This is Dalton Higgins! He is a leading Toronto-based Public Relations Strategist & Publicist. He has authored six books, he is a Festival Producer, a National Magazine Award-winning Print Journalist, and TV/Radio/Podcast Personality. Dalton is also Ryerson University’s Music-Professional-in-Residence. This is a highly progressive program designed to elevate the Canadian Music Industry to new heights. His active roster includes clients that have won a wide range of awards and accolades including the Grammy Awards (USA, French, & Swedish), the BET Awards (USA), the Mercury Prize (UK), the Emmy Awards (USA), the Juno Awards (Canada), and more. When I asked him to put what he does at his PR Company as simply as possible he responded with this.

Episode theme: What path led this lad from the streets of Eglinton Ave W, where Toronto hip hop was born, to the new Professional Music University Degree Program at Ryerson University? Come learn how Dalton Higgins PR has grown into the force that it is and how this lead to his position at Ryerson University. If you want to learn more about how you can build a lucrative career through public relations and as an author then this episode is for you!

Thank you for joining us, Dalton! A big thank you to Prevail Media Group for producing Go Produce. Thank you FACTOR Canada for funding part of this initiative.

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This is Fresh Kils! He is a wizard on the MPC. From behind the boards to the stage, there's not a spot of ground Fresh Kils' prolific career hasn't touched. His prowess on the MPC has seen him share the stage with many big artists like Nas and Jessie Reyes as well as the best of the underground, winning over fans, and beat battle competitions, with his signature showmanship. The Toronto based Sound Battle Royale Champion, Goldie Awards Finalist, with multiple JUNO nominations and high profile collaborations and performances, still hasn't reached his ceiling. With momentum and accolades growing each year, Fresh Kils is poised for a sound system takeover unlike any we've seen in a long time.

Episode theme: What are the steps to creating an innovative product that leads to touring the world for over 15 years? I can’t be the only one thinking that there is a surplus of artists out there who would love to figure out a way to break out from the crowd. If you want to learn how to build a career around MPCs then this episode is for you!

Thank you for joining us, Fresh Kils! A big thank you to Prevail Media Group for producing Go Produce. Thank you FACTOR Canada for funding part of this initiative.

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This is Jay Hodgson! He is an associate professor of Popular Music Studies at Western University, where he teaches courses on Songwriting and Modern Record Production. In 2006 he was awarded a Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal. Over his career, Jay has authored and edited numerous books on recording practice, published with, among others, Bloomsbury, Taylor & Francis, Continuum, Focal, Routledge, and Oxford University Press. Out of all the books that he has written, his most recent is the Second Edition of Understanding Records out with Bloomsbury.

Episode theme: What does the future of music composition look like and how best to adapt to it? Do you ever wonder what is going to remain consistent and what you are going to have to change to thrive in this world? If you are curious about the future of music composition from an Associate Professor then this episode is for you!

Thank you for joining us, Jay! A big thank you to Prevail Media Group for producing Go Produce. Thank you FACTOR Canada for funding part of this initiative.

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This is Alan Greyeyes. He owns and operates the artist and project management firm Ogichidaa Arts, he produces the sākihiwē festival, and volunteers on the Board of Directors for the Polaris Music Prize, the Indigenous Steering Committee for the National Music Centre, and the Rap and Indigenous Category Committees for the JUNO Awards. He has 13 years of experience at Manitoba Music where he learned a lot of the skills required to do what he does. His time there was also monumental for developing his community as he continued his networking efforts. We even got to hear about the time that he got the chance to meet and talk to Susan Aglukark.

Episode theme: Where is the future of Indigenous Music going and where did it come from? In this conversation, we got to dive into the kinds of struggles that Indigenous artists are facing and how some of them are being addressed. If you are curious to learn more about how the Indigenous Music Community is thriving and how you can help support then this episode is for you! Watch HERE.

Thank you for joining us, Alan! A big thank you to Prevail Media Group for producing Go Produce. Thank you FACTOR Canada for funding part of this initiative.

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This is Tokyo Speirs! He is the Mix Engineer and one of the hired musicians for Walk Off The Earth, a Canadian indie pop band from Burlington, Ontario. The group is known for its music videos of covers and originals. He does production, mixing, recording, and songwriting. He has the ability to hear things that you would not pick up on unless you are incredibly trained. Despite growing up as a fan of music, he didn’t always consider pursuing a career in the music industry.

Episode theme: Musical and technical knowledge is a must. How do you hear what trained ears don’t hear as an artist? Come learn how Tokyo has developed his ear so well that it got him working with Walk Off The Earth. If you want to know how this engineer helps his team consistently release viral cover songs then this episode is for you! Watch HERE.

Thank you for joining us, Tokyo! You’re our Best Friendgineer. A big thank you to Prevail Media Group for producing Go Produce. Thank you FACTOR Canada for funding part of this initiative.

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